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Chappell Roan took out top spot in a year that saw local acts record their worst result in more than 30 years.

Worst in 30 years: What Hottest 100 says about the state of Aussie music

This year’s countdown featured 29 songs by Australian acts, the lowest showing for local talent since the 1996 poll.

  • Thomas Mitchell

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“Singing with other people is a very powerful human experience  … It does something to the soul.”

‘It does something to the soul’: Meg Washington on the power of singing en masse

The singer-songwriter discusses why she makes music, not being smart with money – and her hatred of leaf blowers.

  • Benjamin Law
Cruel Britannia, written by and starring Kristen Smyth, is set in Thatcher’s 1980s London.

Twist on Frankenstein transports the classic to London under Thatcher

Cruel Britannia’s atmosphere of uncanniness and threat created by gender conformity resonates with deeper truths that a more straightforward retelling might miss.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox and Nell Geraets
Troye Sivan with his prize for best pop release. The singer won three awards at this year’s ARIAs.

Troye Sivan, pop’s reigning It boy, cleans up at the ARIAs

The 29-year-old won three trophies, including the top prize over Kylie Minogue.

  • Robert Moran and Thomas Mitchell
Barkaa, Ava Max, Fanny Lumsden and Sarah Ellen at the 2024 Aria Awards.

Move over, Troye Sivan: The best dressed at this year’s ARIAs

In a sea of school formal dresses, Ava Max, Sarah Ellen and Barkaa stood out at the music awards.

  • Damien Woolnough
oyel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations, with the indie duo up for eight prizes, while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.

A Royel Otis flush: Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations

Read ’em and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations, with the indie duo up for eight prizes, while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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“The way they’d talk about sex at the youth group was that it was just off-limits. I was told such negative things.”

Three songs for a sexy playlist: Sarah Blasko’s recommendations

The singer-songwriter on her religious upbringing, the “cult-like” Australian music industry – and what makes her work sexy.

  • Benjamin Law
Missy Higgins performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2019.

Missy Higgins is a star, but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous

The recent additions of Higgins, Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.

  • Bernard Zuel

‘I’m into getting dolled up’: How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks

“I’m fortunate that my job has educated me about fashion, but when I was younger, I really had no idea.”

  • Georgie Gordon

After winning multiple awards, Genesis has gone on his first-ever holiday

The 25-year-old musician Genesis Owusu talks humble beginnings, where his money goes and being comfortable in his skin.

  • Benjamin Law

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